06 Apr 2012
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2012
Page
1
Kensianaald.com Masters Week visitors enjoyed a first Horses and Courses parade followed by The reper Guild art show and sale in The Alley opening at 5 30 p m Local clouds and storm forecasts disrupted events at the Aiken Municipal area as rain waited.
Crowds gathered as decorated golf carts horses and horse drawn carriages paraded along Laurens Street starting at 6 30 p m despite threatening skies City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism with the Arts Commission organized the event to showcase the city to visitors during Masters Week Performers like Karen Gordon and Ken Gabriel played inside at the Municipal Center for safety reasons as rain threatened, organizers said.
The Aiken Community Playhouse presents its rendition of William Shakespeare with the opening of Twelfth Night. The cast takes the stage tonight and previews are online at aikenstandard.com for those seeking a glimpse before the show.
Obituary notice lists Erma Chappell Chandler Eva Marie Newell Green Langley Roy Pridgen and Ruby Lee Adkinson among area deaths with reference to a deaths and funerals column on page 6A.
State engineers make immediate but temporary repairs to the Laurens Street bridge to prevent a rail overpass collapse ahead of potential storms. Robert Kudelka of the South Carolina Department warns rainfall could worsen erosion and hasten replacement, with FEMA and Governor's Office seeking Emergency Relief Fund reimbursement.
The author muses on future Masters ceremonial starters. Tiger Woods is doubtful for the role due to personality and participation. Phil Mickelson, praised for three green jackets, emerges as a likely future permanent caller of the ceremonial tee for the event.
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